When to use GERUND (ing) and TO infinitive (to) 😎

This lesson will focus on something that is usually quite tricky for language learners, of any level. I’m talking about verb patterns, the fact that when 2 verbs appear together in a sentence the second one of them normally suffers a transformation. Today we will practise using verbs followed by GERUND and verbs followed by To-INFINITIVE. These verb patterns will be divided, explained and practised in three main group: 00:00 Introduction 02:58 1) Some verbs are followed only by gerund (ing), some verbs are followed only by to-infinitive. 05:15 2) Some verbs can be followed either by gerund or infinitive without any change in meaning. 08:14 3) Some verbs can be followed by either gerund or infinitive with big changes in meaning. Watch our lesson, clear up your doubts, test yourself completing the sentences that we’ve prepared for you with the right verb pattern and, the most important thing, practise and practise as much as possible in your everyday conversation. Continue practising ⬇️ Top 10 Two-Word English Expressions you need to know to sound more natural 👇🏻 10 Most Common English Grammar Mistakes Learners Make 👇🏻 5 Tricks to Improve your English Pronunciation 👇🏻 10 English Expressions to Use at the Pub 👇🏻 Don’t forget to follow us on our social media for more videos, challenges and games! ➡ Instagram: ➡ Facebook: ➡ TikTok: Download the whole list of verbs followed by Gerund and verbs followed by To-infinitive ⬇️ ACTIVITIES: Choose the right form of these verbs (gerund/to-infinitive) to complete the sentences. 1. It’s so hot! I fancy (eat) _____ an ice-cream. 2 . I’ve decided (adopt) ______ a little dog. 3. My father hates (go) ______ to the beach in July. It’s so packed! 4. I like (dance) ______. I do it all the time. 5. I remember (go) ______ to school for the first time. 6. You should stop (smoke) _______, it’s not good for your health. 7. Oh no! I forgot (buy) ______ bread! 8. I regret (buy) _______ such expensive dress. 9. I stopped (paint) ______ cause I was very tired. 10. I was so drunk that I’ve forgotten (get) ______ home. 11. Did you remember (lock) ______ the door? 12. I regret (inform) ______ you that the product you’re looking for is out of stock. Practise it, enjoy it and share it 😊 #EnglishLesson #EnglishGrammar #GerundVSInfinitive #LearnEnglish #EnglishTeacher #SpeakEnglish
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